Fast Facts

► The Bulldogs are playing in a bowl game for the 12th straight season. They are 24-16-3 all-time in bowl games in 43 seasons. Only Alabama (55), Texas (47), Tennessee (47), Southern California (46) and Nebraska (44) have played in more bowls.

► In its last Capital One Bowl visit, Georgia outlasted Purdue 34-27 in overtime in the 2003 season. The Bulldogs scored the first 24 points and needed a Kregg Lumpkin overtime touchdown to grab the win. David Greene passed for 327 yards and three touchdowns.

Michigan State

► Javon Ringer ranks third on Michigan State's all-time list for rushing attempts with 823, behind Tico Duckett (836) and Lorenzo White (1,082). He is fifth in rushing touchdowns with 33, and second in 100-yard games with 19.

► Michigan State has 21 former players that were listed on opening-day NFL rosters. That includes troubled receiver Plaxico Burress, wideouts Derrick Mason and Muhsin Muhammad and offensive tackle Flozell Adams.